On May 27th, the legendary Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers passed away, with the loss causing shockwaves across the music community at large. Allman was a pioneer, with his presence undeniably and immeasurably shaping the music of today and forever going forward. Yesterday, those over at the Gregg Allman camp released an official playlist compiling select musical tributes from the many that have occurred in recent weeks to honor the fallen musician.
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The playlist contains fourteen videos spanning performances from Dead & Company to Keith Urban, further reiterating the breadth of influence that Allman had cultivated over the years. The first video of the playlist features Derek Trucks, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, and Charles Kelley’s collaborative rendition of “Midnight Rider” during this past week’s CMT Music Awards. From there, the playlist sees Dave Matthews & Tim Reynold’s rendition of “Melissa” on May 31st, Eric Church’s rendition of “Midnight Rider” on May 27th, and Zac Brown’s string of “One Way Out” and “Whipping Post” on May 27th. Tedeschi Trucks Band appears twice on the playlist — both videos from their performance on May 27th in Jacksonville, Florida, for “Statesboro Blues” and then, “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More.”
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Former Allman Brothers bandmate Warren Haynes is featured thrice, with three distinct performances with Gov’t Mule at Summer Camp Music Festival and DelFest. The tribute by Dead & Company, featuring another former Allman Brothers bandmate Oteil Burbridge, comes next, which sees the group cover Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” to a backdrop of celestial-themed images of Gregg Allman during their first encore at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 27th. The playlist is rounded out by performances by Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Melissa Etheridge, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, highlighting Allman’s southern roots and role as a country music hero.
You can check out the playlist below. Rest in peace, Gregg; you are missed.